1996 golf cabriolet hood fault

[starsky101]

Power hood does not work when switch pressed. Fluid levels in pump ok, I can operate it manually and have checked hydraulic lock in correct position, pump spins up (so it's not an electical fault) but hood doesn't move whether its up or down !

Is there a bleed point?, is the pump serviceable? Do I need to prime pump?

Any help would be gratefully received.

[vinylbabe]

i have the same problem only my golf is a 99...where is this fluid pump that you talk about

[starsky101]

Its in the boot on left hand side behind a cover that you have to unscrew. Only 4 screws,

[vinylbabe]

cheers mate, i'll have a look at that today

[fraz]

hi all - i too have the same problem on a newly aquired convertible. When i press the switch to lower roof - nothing happens and i can hear no noises of pump trying to work etc. So i assume i need to replace the pump - how much would one cost roughly and how easy are they to fit? Also can the exisiting pump be reconditioned? finally is there anything i can check to establish any other causes eg. fuse or elctriucal fault etc

many thx for any help in advance

[fraz]

bump! can anyone help pls - i don't have an owners manual to locate the fuse?> have cheked the fuses under dash on drivers side but nothing labelled up for the hood. regards fraz